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Stutters/Engine, Traction Lights Blinking
2008 Subaru Impreza
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Subaru dealer.
9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $300
- Average Mileage:
- 86,650 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace motor (1 reports)
- replace oil presurre switches (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
As I was getting on the highway to head to work, I noticed that my Impreza that I had just bought used, seemed to be having some trouble getting up to speed. As soon as I noticed this, I backed off of the throttle and put my hazards on. About half a mile down the highway, the check engine light, traction control off light, oil light, high and low temp lights, battery lights, and a blinking cruise control lights all came on, it felt like something suddenly broke, and the engine started knocking and sputtering. I pulled over and the engine died. For a little bit, I couldn't even get the car to turn over, but after awhile, I was able to turn it on. However, it would make HORRIBLE knocking sound, the whole car would shake, and the engine would die. I dropped the car back off at the dealer I bought it from due to the fact that it has a warranty on it. My dad was able to drive it up onto and off of the trailer we used to tow it, but that horrible sound was still there. I'll update with the solution and true problem when I know.
Update from May 25, 2019: The mechanic never figured out what the exact issue was, however, in addition to the other issues I mentioned, he said that the oil was half gone (he had just changed it before selling the car to me 3 days before). He ended up replacing the entire motor, redoing the head, and changing the timing belt on the new motor.
- Ian T., Montrose, PA, US